What are the schools like in Delaware, IN?

School district data for Delaware is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Delaware?

The median household income in Delaware, IN is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Delaware, IN?

Delaware has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

Delaware, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Delaware, IN?

Delaware has a violent crime rate of 3.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 81.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delaware, IN a Good Place to Live?

Delaware is a small town of 346 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Delaware stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Delaware is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delaware city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Delaware metro area.

Metric	Delaware, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delaware's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

3.5 /100k

Property Crime

81.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Delaware, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delaware sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delaware, IN
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Delaware, IN	National Avg
Population	346	—
Median Age	57.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	2.6%	22.2%
65 and over	34.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pierceville, IN 2 mi Osgood, IN 5 mi Milan, IN 5 mi Versailles, IN 6 mi Elrod, IN 7 mi

Delaware vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delaware, IN affordable or expensive?

Delaware has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Delaware, IN?

Delaware's violent crime rate is 3.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 81.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delaware?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Delaware, IN a good place to live?

Delaware, IN has a population of 346, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Delaware?

Delaware averages 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Delaware?

The population of Delaware, Indiana is 346 with a median age of 57.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delaware?

Key numbers for living in Delaware: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delaware side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.